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Former minister Do Trung Ta recalls telecom reforms that turned mobile phones from elite privilege to affordable service, even for farmers

Former minister Do Trung Ta recalls telecom reforms that turned mobile phones from elite privilege to affordable service, even for farmers

Prof Do Trung Ta, the former Minister of Post and Telecommunications, speaks to VnExpress about the decision to break up the telecom monopoly two decades ago, a move that made mobile phones more accessible.
Unitel recognized as Laos’ best telecom network

Unitel recognized as Laos’ best telecom network

Vietnam internet speed climbs to 13th fastest, highest ranking ever

Vietnam internet speed climbs to 13th fastest, highest ranking ever

Top businesses showcase achievements at exhibition to mark 80th National Day

Top businesses showcase achievements at exhibition to mark 80th National Day

Leading enterprises like PetroVietnam, Vietnam Electricity and Vingroup are showcasing their products and achievements at the 80th Anniversary of Vietnam’s Achievements exhibition in Hanoi that opened Thursday.
August 29, 2025 | 01:09 am PT
The journey of Vietnamese tech companies going global

The journey of Vietnamese tech companies going global

Vietnam’s tech industry has evolved from humble beginnings into a launchpad for companies with worldwide reach and impact.
August 28, 2025 | 11:59 pm PT
Vietnam-made robots, chips UAVs on display at tech exhibition

Vietnam-made robots, chips UAVs on display at tech exhibition

Robots, semiconductors and drones were among the Vietnam-made products showcased at an exhibition held as part of the first congress of the Ministry of Science and Technology’s Party organization for the 2025–2030 term.
August 18, 2025 | 06:44 pm PT
Quiz: Can you guess which country has the fastest mobile network?

Quiz: Can you guess which country has the fastest mobile network?

The country’s mobile carrier e& was named the world’s fastest mobile network in early 2025, according to internet data firm Ookla’s Speedtest Awards.
August 17, 2025 | 08:01 pm PT
Vietnamese engineers win first prize at Global AI Challenge

Vietnamese engineers win first prize at Global AI Challenge

A team of three Vietnamese engineers have won Gold Award at The Global AI Challenge for Building E&M Facilities 2025, held in Hong Kong.
August 11, 2025 | 09:05 pm PT
Vietnam's Viettel among world's 3 fastest mobile networks

Vietnam's Viettel among world's 3 fastest mobile networks

Viettel is the third fastest mobile network in the world while Vinaphone does even better in 5G speeds, according to global Internet speed testing company Ookla.
August 5, 2025 | 10:55 pm PT
Vietnam telecom giants step up 5G commercialization, expansion

Vietnam telecom giants step up 5G commercialization, expansion

Vietnamese telecommunications operators are ramping up efforts to build infrastructure, increase user uptake, and commercialize wide-scale 5G services across the country.
July 7, 2025 | 08:41 pm PT
Vietnam to switch fully to 4G, 5G by 2028

Vietnam to switch fully to 4G, 5G by 2028

Vietnam will shut down its 2G and 3G networks by 2028, according to government and telecom officials, leaving only 4G and 5G services remaining.
April 22, 2025 | 06:59 pm PT
Vietnam’s largest submarine cable segment goes on stream

Vietnam’s largest submarine cable segment goes on stream

Vietnam has commissioned its segment of the Asia Direct Cable, its largest submarine internet connection so far, with a landing station in the central province of Binh Dinh.
April 16, 2025 | 01:43 am PT
Vietnam raises base Internet speed to 300 Mbps, close to global leaders

Vietnam raises base Internet speed to 300 Mbps, close to global leaders

The country’s three major telecom providers, VNPT, FPT and Viettel, have increased the basic fixed Internet speeds to a minimum of 300 Mbps, taking Vietnam close to the world’s fastest.
April 4, 2025 | 04:23 am PT
MobiFone launches 5G service with Vietnam’s cheapest plan

MobiFone launches 5G service with Vietnam’s cheapest plan

MobiFone has become the third major telecom provider in Vietnam to launch commercial 5G services, and is offering monthly plans starting at VND80,000 (US$3.12).
March 25, 2025 | 11:17 pm PT
Vietnam enters mobile Internet speed global top 20 for first time

Vietnam enters mobile Internet speed global top 20 for first time

Vietnam’s mobile Internet speed reached 144 Mbps in February, taking it into the world’s top 20 for the first time and approaching fixed broadband speeds.
March 19, 2025 | 08:51 pm PT
Vietnam’s most affordable 5G plans start at $0.39

Vietnam’s most affordable 5G plans start at $0.39

New daily and weekly 5G plans have been unveiled with the lowest cost option providing 6 GB of data for just VND10,000 (US$0.39).
March 10, 2025 | 11:34 pm PT
Vietnam's 5G equipment to be deployed overseas for the first time

Vietnam's 5G equipment to be deployed overseas for the first time

The 5G Open RAN and 5G Private Network systems developed by a Vietnamese company will be deployed on the network of UAE-based telecom firm Emirates Integrated Telecommunications.
March 7, 2025 | 10:16 pm PT
Vietnam mobile Internet speed jumps 15 global ranking places to new high

Vietnam mobile Internet speed jumps 15 global ranking places to new high

Vietnam’s mobile Internet speed reached 134 Mbps in January to rise 15 places globally to 22nd, its highest ever position.
March 4, 2025 | 01:00 am PT
Vietnam bets on 5G expansion to fuel economic growth

Vietnam bets on 5G expansion to fuel economic growth

Vietnam is ramping up 5G expansion under a new government directive aimed at boosting digital infrastructure and driving economic growth.
March 2, 2025 | 08:46 pm PT
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